Is it possible with the Line 6 Spider IV 15 15-watt (or higher model) to get a clean jazzy sound using a strat or tele type guitar?
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Yes, but you'll need to reprogram one of the amp's channel presets (preferably Clean) to get what you want. Select the Clean channel, adjust the Drive and Tone controls to get the sound you like (the default Clean channel preset still has some "dirt" in it), then (important!) press and hold the Clean amp model button on the amp for two seconds. This replaces the built in Clean model with your custom settings.
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First of all - thanks to everyone for chipping in here. Very much appreciated. Thanks JR for the details on settings. I haven't played in years and was a bit overwhelmed with all of the effects and options that come with an amp like the Spiders. Amazing. Good to hear jamsta that ou're finding some good spots for a jazz sound. Hard to beat then, with the range of sounds. Thanks guys.
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you might be able to get to something close, I know I ended up upgrading to the Line 6 Spider IV 75 to be able to have the sounds I wanted. you can go to the Line 6 web page and look through their Custom tone section and see if you can find a setting.
1178625
Definitively, yes. This amp will receive signal from anything with a 1/4" line out. But, the better question is will lap steel sound good with this amp, and that all depends on the style of your playing, the guitar itself, etc. I'm sure that if you did some tinkering with the presets, you could find an acceptable sound. I'm no expert on lap steel guitars, but I don't think that they're usually heavily distorted, so this shouldn't be too bad for it.
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I suggest using a guitar pedal eq (or some other type of preamp) before you go to the mixer. This will boost the signal and the pickups tone. I am currently using this on a mandolin. It sounds very natural. I have tried this on a cello, it was plenty fat. I think with the eq you will get a good sound. You can't beat the price. You could even get crazy, buy 2 pickups and 2 eq's and put 1 in the F-hole and 1 on the bridge???
889379
The acoustic simulator pedal on there has a decent clean sound to it. It's not as rich or full sounding as a real acoustic would be obviously. I haven't tried using an acoustic electric through it so I can't speak on that part. This video may help give you a good idea of what it sounds like with acoustic simulation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2w90ODqvSA
1688063
Yes, they sound great through twangy single coil pick ups and pretty good through humbuckers as well. You might have to get the nut on your guitar set up to fit the thicker strings in so I recommend playing a baritone guitar to see if you like the sound first.
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Yes, Wosto, sorry but you need an amp. It should not be advertised as an acoustic-electric at all. Having said that, it's a great guitar (with an amp). I bought a Roland Cube (4W) - absolutely perfect, lots of sound effects, runs on electricity or 6 x AA batteries, volume adjustment is great for living room or street busking, and can sling over your other shoulder.
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It's okay but it sounds boxey. It sounds better thru a PA or an acoustic amp as there are more highs and lows. Taylor make a really great version of this type of guitar but at triple the price. I'm still foolin' around with it but I feel it has great potential.
1233483
My acoustic sounds great through the box. You can add chorus, delay, reverb, phlanger, etc..., and there's even a 12-string setting.
139578
This perfect for a beginner. As I have learned about the pick-ups. Get Fender Squier instead...I just picked one up for $30 put new strings and tuned it up. It Sound like new $300 guitar...xcheck out craigslist in your area. be surprise on the deals U find...action should be 4/64th on high and low strings. check the videos on youtube...
504354
I recently put this in my GS Mini after using Taylor's ES-Go up which was alright. My guitar tech suggested the K&K Wow, Much better tone and volume. And you still have that passive pu quality Good luck!
344888
I've tried standard, open D & G tunings with slide technique on the Honey Dipper. You should be very pleased with the guitar. As others have commented it is a heavy metal object, but that's where the sound you're looking for originates. Go for it.
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There is only one input so you can play or sing but not both. there is only one input so you can play or sing but not both. I suggest you try before you buy. Although it claims to be 75 W the truth is I would rated at 10 W. The line 6 spyder jam is around the same price but has many more features and can crank much louder, with the spider jam there is a guitar input as well as a bass, auxiliary and microphone input with trim. I suggest you try before you buy.
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I have a ssl-5 at the bridge. It rocks! I have fender noiseless in the middle and neck position. Your best bet is to call seymour Duncan , they are very helpful with every question I have ever asked them. That is one of the main reasons I keep dealing with there products. Plus the are top of the line in my opinion, I have seymour Duncan pickups in all three of my strats.
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I have had inconsistent results in playing my Os45Ce through an amp. It sounds ok when played through a 25 watt acoustic amp. When I tried to upgrade to a more powerful amp, such as a Fender 90 watt, there is virtually no sound that comes through. Music store folks do not know why.
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I can only speak for the Line 6 Spider IV 75. The amp has a wide variety of tones available but you'll also need a short board (pedal board) for foot control during gigs. The sound will also depend on the guitar you use as well and whether you add anything into the signal before going into the amp. The Spider doesn't have facilities for adding extra speakers which may be important to you. Try both amps out with your guitar(s) and take a trusted colleague with you as another set of ears. You know what you're looking for so don't rush the decision.
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I got this amp a few months ago. I am using a classical nylon with built in pickup. I do get some feedback when it at about 1/4 volume if I get close to the amp so I ended up purchasing a soundhole cover to keep the amp noise from being picked up by the guitar pickup and it solved the problem. As you are using an external pickup that is not really an option for you. I'd try to just not face my pickup towards the amp
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Just use it as a mono rig. Plug guitar into what effects you want and the JamMan the last in the chain.